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Crisis situation in Exeter Township ends in death, police say

Exeter Township police have released details following a crisis response Sunday afternoon that resulted in a fatality. On Sunday, January 25, 2026, at approximately 2:40...
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From dumpsters to doughnuts: How Reading Council used tax dollars for events and why that changed

This story was produced by the Berks County bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom. Sign up for Good Day, Berks, a daily...
Traffic & Transit

Snowstorm prompts BARTA to cancel Sunday bus service in Berks County

Due to the weekend winter forecast, Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority (BARTA) has announced it will not operate fixed-route bus service on Sunday, January...
Crime

Spring Township woman charged after child found alone outside in winter conditions, police say

A Spring Township woman is facing a misdemeanor charge after police say a 5-year-old child was found wandering outside alone during winter conditions in...
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Weather

Winter storm warning issued for Berks County; 10 to 15 inches of snow possible

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Berks County as a significant winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow and ice to...
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Mayor Morán declares snow emergency in Reading ahead of expected winter storm

Mayor Eddie Morán declared a Snow Emergency in the City of Reading during a press conference Friday afternoon at the Reading Public Works Garage...
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Commonwealth Court upholds PHRC order against Reading Housing Authority in disability accommodation case

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld a final order of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) finding that the Reading Housing Authority (RHA) violated...
Health

Berks County child named 2026 Miracle Champion at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital

Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital has announced Izzy Rivera (a Wernersville resident) as its 2026 Miracle Champion. Izzy’s...
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Environment

Berks County project included in $17.3 million statewide Growing Greener funding round

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has awarded more than $17 million in environmental grants statewide, including funding for a stream and floodplain improvement...
Weather

Berks County could see 12–18 inches of snow as major winter storm approaches

Update: Winter storm warning issued for Berks County; 10 to 15 inches of snow possible Original post: Berks County is expected to see significant snowfall...
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